Periodic Table Quiz

Elements located next to (border) the stair-step on the periodic table

• groups
• periods
• nonmetals
• metalloids

An arrangement of elements vertically (up/down) on the periodic table.

• groups
• periods
• nonmetals
• metals

Elements located to the right of the stair-step on the periodic table.

• periods
• groups
• metalloids
• nonmetals

An arrangement of elements horizontally (left/right) on the periodic table.

• nonmetals
• periods
• groups
• alkaline earth metals

Elements located to the left of the stair step on the periodic table. 

• groups
• metals
• noble gases
• nonmetals

This scientist is credited with developing the first periodic table.

• Moseley
• Slone
• Einstein
• Mendeleev

These elements can be described as lustrous, malleable and ductile.

• noble gases
• metals
• nonmetals
• halogens

These elements can be described as brittle, dull, and many are gases.

• alkali metals
• metalloids
• nonmetals
• metals

What property did Mendeleev use to develop and organize his periodic table?

• atomic number
• atomic mass
• alphabetical order of element names
• number of neutrons

All of the following are solids at STP EXCEPT:

• sodium
• copper
• bromine
• aluminum